2005 Dodge Neon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
22 -29 City / 30 -36 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
132 -230
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kathy M
Neon a great car to get you where you need to go
I am the second owner of this car. It's good on gas, we haven't had a lot of problems just general upkeep.
accountCircle Grace W
It is a very reliable vehicle and will get you through whatever!
My dodge neon has gotten me through a lot of years, I bought it brand new and have rarely had to get repairs done on it.
accountCircle Donna R
Only 85 thousand miles on her.
Runs great I have no problems with the car at this time. I maintain this vehicle from oil changes to brakes and rotors spark plug and wires. I drive my car to and from work Neon is a very reliable car wouldn't want a any other car. I only have 85 thousand miles on this dodge
accountCircle Havanna R
It's a nice starter car. Fun to drive and looks nice.
The car is nice for a small family. We can use it comfortably with us and our toddler. I've had it for 11 years and still works fine.
accountCircle Mercedes I
My dodge Neon 2005 is the best car I have ever owned
I love my freakin car. It's a gas saver, low mileage, nice small four door car. I did have a problem with it overheating but auto finance of Sacramento changed the thermostats and now it runs like a champ. The air conditioning works way to good. It gets so cold on hot days and so hot on cold days.
accountCircle judy schultz
Great car easy to drive, great on gas
Great little car, but rusted easily, nys winters dont help. Still going strong. Love the compactness of it, easy to get in tight spaces, easy to drive. Great gas mileage. Recommend this car. Our car is old, but love driving it, the ease of parking it and driving it and saving gas
accountCircle Carol w
It's a car that will serve one well if you just service it regularly for the oil and filter changes and other changes when the schedule demands it.
I like my vehicle very much. It has served me well for 18 years. I keep it serviced at the Dealership I purchased it from and they keep me informed when certain things need doing. I know It's not the most luxurious car but It's a real work horse for me. I wish they still made them.
accountCircle mariah C
I think It is a great first car for students or just for people who don't drive very long distances. II am not sure how long it would hold up for a person who drives a lot
It is older, and I have owned it for 7 years, but it still works perfectly fine. I have never had to have any major work done, only changing the battery a few times, and regular tuneups. It is great for me as a person who had a short commute

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle John
Transmission issues
I bought a 2005 Neon new and it current has about 101,000 miles on it. I've had corrosion problems in the rear taillight harness and have had it in at least 5 times for transmission issues. It's had the harness replaced and all the transmission sensors changed at least once (some twice). Used two different dealerships and one reputable independent shop trying to get this on-going transmission issue fixed. It even had the port into the radiator for the fluid snap off and it's never been anywhere but on paved roads. I've owned Dodge vehicles for years and never had a problem with any of them until now. It's going to be hard to trust their product after this car.
accountCircle paul B
The car rusts easily. It was overheating
Since i bought the car things don't work. Sometimes the speedometer stops. I like the color and the power of the car
accountCircle Rachael B
It is a small reliable car that has got me to destinations long and short.
My car is a 2005 Dodge neon. It is a great first car or an extra car. It gets you from point A to point B easily. It is caught up on e-checks and other things to make sure the car is running well. Every problem that has come in the past has been taken care of right away. I don't suspect any more major issues to come about.
accountCircle Alexis C
Has plenty of mechanical issues that will keep you going back for repairs.
The wheels have an issue of coming out of alignment frequently, wheel bearings do break easily, and tires have a tendency to go flat more frequently than tires on other vehicles. Rust does get to be a problem, but that can be expected from an older car. It drives very smooth, though. It is an automatic, so smooth shifting, no issues with the steering. CD player is a bit faulty, glitches out every now and again. A/C and heat are phenomenal.
accountCircle Erin S
The most important thing to know about my car is that it is fairly small.
My car is a 2005 Dodge neon it drives okay it has a couple things that need to be fixed like the sway bars and it needs new tires but besides that it is a good car.
accountCircle Haley P
Only Buy For A New Driver
Vehicle is unreliable. The brakes wear out easily and drop down to the floor and the car regularly has something wrong with it. The car itself is a death trap and has a huge reputation for it. I would only buy this car for a new driver with the expectation that they would upgrade.
accountCircle Amanda P
Good gas mileage but stutters when gaining speed.
It stutters when gaining speed, example includes getting onto the highway. It overheats often. It has good gas mileage. It rides comfortably.
accountCircle mandolin b
Nice affordable family car
It does good on gas mileage.an is nice and roomy for a car. The front seats can be easily adjusted and the back seats fold down for access to the trunk. It has been a fun little car for me and my kids .

Dodge Neon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
132 HP 29-33 MPG 5 Seats
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SXT
132 HP 29-33 MPG 5 Seats
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SRT-4
230 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 Dodge Neon Owner Reviews

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5 stars 32%
4 stars 35%
3 stars 24%
2 stars 8%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Kristina P on June 13, 2021
My Dodge Neon is perfect for me.
I really love my 2005 Dodge Neon. It is the perfect size for me. She's very reliable lol I call it a she. When I need to repair her the parts are not very expensive. The gas is not very expensive because she runs very well in the gas last forever and it does not cost much to fill up the tank. She's got great power for me. . . She's actually very fast:-).
accountCircle John C on March 31, 2021
It is my favorite car. I like the color and design of it.
I like the color of my car. The interior is very clean and well kept. I dislike the miles per gallon rating of my car.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Nancy W.

Good gas mileage, cheap ins. Drives good, corners well. Cheap car to maintain. Personal property taxes are low. Appearance of the neon is sporty. Usually a more reasonable price tag on the neon also.

likeFilled Avery S.

It is cute, small, excellent on gas and is cheap to get fixed up at a repair shop because of it is American made parts. The fact that it is very old at this point is also a plus because its computer system is not taking over the entire functioning of the car. Therefore, you do not have to worry about any of those things going out and preventing the car from running properly.

likeFilled Madison A.

The dodge neon is very reliable and great gas mileage and is an inexpensive car for what you get. I have had the car for over 2 years now and I have not had any major problems. Very comfortable seats and roomy for tall people.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Nancy W.

The cons are the following: if it has mechanical issues its usually expensive to have it repaired. Insurance is higher. Although it drives well you can hear wind noise. The front end is extremely low, not good a on dirt roads.

dislikeFilled Avery S.

The cons are it is age. It is 15 years old, even though I take good care of it, it's just now starting to show signs of aging a bit. The paint is just now starting to have 'paint-cancer' on certain areas, the mileage is getting a bit too high and one in a while it has antifreeze/radiator issues.

dislikeFilled Madison A.

The dodge neon is not the prettiest car in the world but to me that does not matter what matters is that I get to the places I need to be and make it their safe also some small cosmetic things make it not as functional as id like.

Ranks #13 Small Cars by Owners

The 2005 Dodge Neon has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #13 of 22 other Small Cars.

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2005 Volkswagen Golf
4.67
2
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2005 Toyota Echo
4.56
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2005 Dodge Neon
3.9

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Dodge Neon has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #7 of 23 other Small Cars.

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2005 Toyota Echo
42 MPG
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2005 Volkswagen Jetta
43 MPG
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2005 Dodge Neon
32 MPG

Is The 2005 Dodge Neon A Good Car?

Yes the 2005 dodge neon se is a good vehicle. It is older but has great durability. I have owned the car for 5 years with no problems.
Savannah B.
Yes it has been a car I have drove it for 2 years and hasn't had to have work the size is perfect for me and cheap on gas.
Thresia C.
Outside of reliability, yes. It costs quite a bit in repairs, but it has nice power for it is time. Not bad.
Kevin O.
My dodge neon has been a great car. I bought it brand new and it was quite affordable. It is very reliable. It is very low maintenance.
Tracey S.
It is now after I had all the issues fixed. I had to spend about 3000 dollars to make it good. Since then it's done fairly good. Knock on wood.
Nancy W.
I have had it for years. As long as you take care of your car you want have any problems. It is also really good on gas.
Brandi J.
It’s been a GREAT vehicle! Besides regular oil changes, the only money I've had to put in it has been for one set of tires and brake pads.
Dawn U.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Dodge Neon?

Yes the 2005 dodge neon se is reliable. It does no have any problems that I have ran into. It has lasted for 5 years now with no issues.
Savannah B.
No I've had no problems at all it runs smooth and works perfect I would recommend this brand of car to anyone.
Thresia C.
Generally it has not been too bad. We did spend a lot of money on it. But engine and transmission have fared well.
Kevin O.
It is a very reliable car. It has had very few problems,. I have had this car for fourteen years and it has been very low maintenance.
Tracey S.
I don't really trust taking it to far. It has left me stranded a few times. It has nothing wrong with it at this time that I am aware of. If I could have better mechanics over the years would have... Read More
Nancy W.
Very reliable! I haven't had any problems except normal wear and tear. I have had the car for years. Dodge is a very good brand.
Brandi J.
This little Neon has given me NO problems whatsoever! Still runs great, is good on gas. I’d recommend a Neon to anyone, though I don't think they make it anymore.
Madison D.

Is The 2005 Dodge Neon A Good Value?

I paid 2200 5 years ago for the 2005 neon se. I felt it was a good value at the time. I do not the lot price but I bought the car used.
Savannah B.
I only give 2000 for this car and it has lasted 3 years maintenance free I brought it when it had only 89000 miles on it.
Thresia C.
It is for it is time. Could be better though. There were many cars that were better. It would make a good first car for someone.
Kevin O.
I bought it brand new. I paid 13,500 for it. I think it is a great value as it has lasted me a long time.
Tracey S.
I have no idea, it doesn't blue book very high, maybe around $1000. But I would never sell it that cheap simply because I have put so much in it.
Nancy W.
I paid 5000 plus finance for mine. It was a good value to be a used car with low miles. I paid it off in a little over a year.
Brandi J.
It was $17,000 plus a little when I purchased it new in 2005. I couldn't have gotten a better value than what I did!
Alexia A.

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How do i perform the 2005 Dodge Neon anti theft reset?

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Safety & Reliability

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